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17thC Italian Walnut Cassone
The hinged rectangular pine top with moulded edge above a marquetry inlaid panelled lower case, the two front central panels composed of a divided roundel with a sun and three flower motifs, within a stylised floral border, spaced by conforming raised panels, on a plinth base above later carved supports.
Cassoni were often made to commemorate a marriage, and in them would have been stored clothing, linen, textiles and other articles given as dowry. Many are embellished with inlay, as in this example others were finely painted with mythological or figural subjects. Important cassoni were often made in pairs and bore the arms and other heraldic devices of the respective noble families, and the finest cassoni were of carved and polished wood and painted with mannerist designs.
The front panels of this example are decorated with heraldic elements the circular roundel is divided by a straight diagonal bar (a heraldic ordinary known as a ‘bend’), either side of which are three inlaid flower motifs and a bursting sun. These emblems would have represented the arms of a family for which this cassone was made, though our researches into identifying the arms have proved inconclusive.
The chest has a good rich colour and patina, is largely original, and has the original heavy working lock with a recent custom-made key. As one would expect, there are a few minor old scuffs and marks, and there is a chance the pine top could possibly be later, but the whole is solid, of quality construction, with a beautiful finish. For the price, you would be hard pressed to find a more attractive and original example.
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The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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Cassoni were often made to commemorate a marriage, and in them would have been stored clothing, linen, textiles and other articles given as dowry. Many are embellished with inlay, as in this example others were finely painted with mythological or figural subjects. Important cassoni were often made in pairs and bore the arms and other heraldic devices of the respective noble families, and the finest cassoni were of carved and polished wood and painted with mannerist designs.
The front panels of this example are decorated with heraldic elements the circular roundel is divided by a straight diagonal bar (a heraldic ordinary known as a ‘bend’), either side of which are three inlaid flower motifs and a bursting sun. These emblems would have represented the arms of a family for which this cassone was made, though our researches into identifying the arms have proved inconclusive.
The chest has a good rich colour and patina, is largely original, and has the original heavy working lock with a recent custom-made key. As one would expect, there are a few minor old scuffs and marks, and there is a chance the pine top could possibly be later, but the whole is solid, of quality construction, with a beautiful finish. For the price, you would be hard pressed to find a more attractive and original example.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy.
DimensionsHeight 26 inches
Length 64 inches
Depth 21 inches
Category Antique Boxes
Date Origin Italian, Period Late Seventeenth Century, c
Late 17th Century Antiques Material Walnut
Origin Italian
Condition Good.
Item code as155a004
Status Sold
£1450.00 
$1840.05 
€1756.82 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 12/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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